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US Embassy Seizure: A Turning Point
- The 1979 US Embassy seizure in Iran was a turning point in the revolution.
- It radicalized the rhetoric, discrediting moderates and bolstering Khomeini's power.
Khomeini's Power Consolidation
- Khomeini consolidated power through a rigged constitutional process.
- This enshrined clerical supremacy, marginalizing rivals and solidifying his control.
Iran's Challenge to US Dominance
- The Iranian Revolution challenged the US-dominated order.
- Khomeini's vision extended beyond Iran, aiming to lead the Islamic world and oppose US allies.